News for 'Dr Manmohan'

PM summons AP Governor to Delhi

PM summons AP Governor to Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh summoned Governor of Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan to New Delhi on Saturday to discuss the political situation in Andhra Pradesh, including the ongoing agitation on Telangana.

Is Manmohan Singh the weakest PM ever? Tell us!

Is Manmohan Singh the weakest PM ever? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Message Board: Is Manmohan Singh the weakest PM ever?

US-India trade body raises America Inc's concerns

US-India trade body raises America Inc's concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2013

USIBC wants Obama to raise America Inc's concerns with Manmohan Singh.

Assam Congress MLAs upset over RS poll candidate

Assam Congress MLAs upset over RS poll candidate

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The selection of Satiuse Kujur, a leader from the tea workers (Adivasi) community in Assam, as the second candidate of the ruling Congress for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election has not gone down well with a section of senior party MLAs. PM Dr Manmohan Singh is the party's first candidate for the RS poll that will be held for two seats.

Students' union protest Assam CM's comment on migrants

Students' union protest Assam CM's comment on migrants

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

The All Assam Students' Union took out a torchlight procession in Guwahati city on Friday evening to protest Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's advocacy for sparing migrants who crossed the border to escape persecution in their country.

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi. Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi.

Raghuram Rajan on the next generation of reforms in India

Raghuram Rajan on the next generation of reforms in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Given that the public is no longer willing to tolerate lack of transparency, politicians will see they have no alternative but to change, feels Raghuram Rajan, economic advisor to the prime minister. Interestingly, Professor Rajan made this hard-hitting speech at an event to release a book in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's honour.

Andhra seeks Rs 31,000 crore central aid

Andhra seeks Rs 31,000 crore central aid

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy on Tuesday sought a massive central assistance of over Rs 31,000 crore (Rs 310 billion) for accelerating the development in various sectors in the state.

Two blasts rock Assam ahead of PM's visit

Two blasts rock Assam ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Suspected militants belonging to proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam, anti-talks faction, triggered two powerful blasts in upper Assam areas late Thursday night on the eve of the 12-hour bandh called by the outfit on Friday in protest against Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's visit to the city.

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said expanding Indo-Russian bilateral cooperation and consolidating coordination on regional and global issues was in the interest of India and that of global peace and prosperity.

VHP bandh hits life in Assam

VHP bandh hits life in Assam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Normal life disrupted in Assam during a statewide bandh called by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The township being constructed under the Prime Minister's Economic Package at the cost of Rs 221.45 crore, would comprise 4218 two-room flats in 176 blocks.

Dharna before PM's house in Guwahati

Dharna before PM's house in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

As part of the countrywide demonstration, supporters of Anna Hazare on Thursday held peaceful demonstration in front of the rented house of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Guwahati shouting slogans demanding introduction and adoption of the Jan Lokpal Bill to fight corruption.

Digvijay flays Gadkari over remarks against PM

Digvijay flays Gadkari over remarks against PM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh said on Friday that Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari should learn about parliamentary affairs and institutions before making comments.

Neyveli selloff: PM offers sops

Neyveli selloff: PM offers sops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

A good person, but a weak PM: Advani

A good person, but a weak PM: Advani

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abullah was summoned by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday and pulled up for not including the 73rd and 74 amendments in the Panchayati Raj despite the fact he had earlier committed to do the same.

When Dr Singh played the perfect politician

When Dr Singh played the perfect politician

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The prime minister was aggressive during his interaction with the media, but no one came away enlightened on issues of governance of this complex country after hearing him for 75 minutes, says Sheela Bhatt, who attended the press conference on Friday, January 3.

Cauvery row: SC adjourns Karnataka's review plea

Cauvery row: SC adjourns Karnataka's review plea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Karnataka is making a last ditch attempt in this regard after Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had refused to review Karnataka's plea of the CRA.

PM to discuss Food Security Bill with leaders

PM to discuss Food Security Bill with leaders

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has convened a meeting of senior ministers on Tuesday to discuss the recommendations of the National Advisory Council on the Food Security Bill.

Mamata proving to be a crisis for UPA government

Mamata proving to be a crisis for UPA government

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has no qualms in mixing economics with politics, which is evident from her reaction to the railway budget, says Renu Mittal.

Why Dr Singh may be throwing in the towel

Why Dr Singh may be throwing in the towel

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

With just one act of disowning the ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Rahul Gandhi has exposed the fault-lines in the Congress party. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Congress's problem is that it has too many leaders: Sonia

Congress's problem is that it has too many leaders: Sonia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday ruled out any "damage" to the United Progressive Alliance government in the wake of electoral outcomes in which, she said, wrong choice of candidates and weak organisation in Uttar Pradesh played a role in the party's dismal performance.

'India is in for better days'

'India is in for better days'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

India will achieve new heights and gain new respect across the world because of leaders like Dr Manmohan Singh.

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Kabhi haan, kabhi naa... The gossip now is that Rahul Gandhi won't become a Cabinet minister. Even as Congresswallahs wonder what Mamata Banerjee is upto, there is one senior leader in the party who is feeling very grateful towards Didi. To find out more, don't miss this week's Dilli Gupshup.

PM may want third term, but does anybody want him?

PM may want third term, but does anybody want him?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

In a politically unstable climate, the prime minister is making it clear that he is still part of the political race. Renu Mittal reports.

A thorough gentleman

A thorough gentleman

Rediff.com26 May 2004

'Not once did he make us teenagers feel out of place. He opened the hotel's doors for us. He even dropped us home.'

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

In a rude shock to top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani, Arun Jaitley and Uma Bharati, the party leadership chose not to include their names in the list of leaders to address protest rallies.

Prithviraj Chavan is the new Maharashtra CM

Prithviraj Chavan is the new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office, Prithviraj Chavan, considered close to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, was selected as the new Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday morning.

FDI in retail: Trinamool, BJP will bark, but NOT bite

FDI in retail: Trinamool, BJP will bark, but NOT bite

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The government may have plumped for FDI in multi-brand retail at this juncture because this is an issue which has also divided the opposition, believes Neerja Chowdhury

Pak condemns Mumbai attacks, but words cheap: NYT

Pak condemns Mumbai attacks, but words cheap: NYT

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

While commending Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for exercising considerable restraint after the Mumbai terror attacks, a leading United States daily has said that learning from past mistakes India should work towards perfecting its intelligence and counter-terror efforts.

Why blasts may not remain a one-city phenomenon

Why blasts may not remain a one-city phenomenon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Security expert B Raman say that the blasts in Mumbai show the continuing deficiencies in our counter-terrorism capability.

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

PM, Sonia meet amid talk of cabinet reshuffle

PM, Sonia meet amid talk of cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh giving further momentum to the talk of an imminent cabinet reshuffle possible early next week.

PICS: India launches 100th space mission successfully

PICS: India launches 100th space mission successfully

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

It was a historic day for the Indian Research Space Organisation on Sunday, says Vicky Nanjappa

Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet Review

Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet Review

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet is truly outstanding, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Hours after the Israeli embassy car blast near Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's 7 Race Course residence, the Delhi police has declared that the incident is an act of terror.